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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.95, 1,136.52 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.95, 1,136.52 and 627.12 is: 865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.95 : 1,136.52 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.95/1,136.52 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.95x = 1,136.52 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.95x = 712,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,734.42/823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.02

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